Intrigue

By BBC Radio 4

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Episodes: 92

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'Jaw dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.Word of God: A billionaire family's mission to amass ancient biblical treasures leads to them getting caught up in an international web of looted artefacts, forgeries and criminal networks. Art sleuth Ben Lewis uncovers how the Green family - owners of America's Hobby Lobby craft stores - spent millions racing to gather biblical manuscripts and artefacts. Their unprecedented collecting spree - 40,000 items in just three years - triggers a government investigation and alarms biblical scholars worldwide. When papyrologist Roberta Mazza begins questioning the collection's origins, she finds herself drawn into an investigation stretching from the Vatican City through Istanbul to Oxford University's hallowed halls. Through exclusive access to key players, Lewis reveals how thousands of allegedly looted treasures were smuggled into America labelled as "ceramic tiles", whilst priceless items like ancient Babylonian tablets and early Christian manuscripts were acquired through suspicious means. As investigators close in and scholars expose forgeries, the story expands beyond looted antiquities to raise profound questions about faith, power and cultural heritage. A respected Oxford professor stands accused of betrayal, federal agents demand the return of prized possessions, and the museum's ambitious mission becomes entangled in the dark world of international antiquities trafficking. From Washington D.C. to the Vatican City, this is a story about what happens when religious certainty meets the dangerous world of ancient treasures.

Episode Date
Word of God: 2. Roberta Investigates
Feb 19, 2025
Word of God: 1. In the Beginning Was the Word
Feb 12, 2025
Introducing... Word of God
Feb 06, 2025
Worse than Murder: 7. The Grand Finale
Sep 02, 2024
Worse Than Murder: 6. Death Plus
Aug 26, 2024
Worse Than Murder: 5. A Sense of Evil
Aug 19, 2024
Worse Than Murder: 4. Paper Flowers
Aug 12, 2024
Worse Than Murder: 3. The Waiting Game
Aug 05, 2024
Worse Than Murder: 2. Alick, Darling
Jul 29, 2024
Worse Than Murder: 1. Muriel Is Missing
Jul 15, 2024
Introducing... Worse Than Murder
Jul 12, 2024
To Catch A Scorpion: 9. A Sting In The Tail
Jul 10, 2024
To Catch a Scorpion: Ep 8. The Final Sting
May 10, 2024
To Catch a Scorpion: 7. Buried Deep
May 10, 2024
To Catch a Scorpion: 6. In Our Grasp
May 10, 2024
To Catch a Scorpion: 5. A Scorpion's Nest
May 10, 2024
To Catch a Scorpion: 4. Dangerous Meddling
May 10, 2024
To Catch a Scorpion: 3. Satisfaction Guaranteed
May 03, 2024
To Catch a Scorpion: 2. Trading in People
May 03, 2024
To Catch a Scorpion: 1. Dangerous Journeys
May 03, 2024
Introducing... To Catch A Scorpion
Apr 26, 2024
Million Dollar Lover: 10. Final Plot
Dec 21, 2023
Million Dollar Lover: 9. Missing You
Dec 21, 2023
Million Dollar Lover: 8. Taking Control
Dec 14, 2023
Million Dollar Lover: 7. Hidden Lives
Dec 14, 2023
Million Dollar Lover: 6. Unforgettable
Dec 07, 2023
Million Dollar Lover: 5. Family Fortunes
Dec 07, 2023
Million Dollar Lover: 4. Rewards of Love
Nov 30, 2023
Million Dollar Lover: 3. The Fight
Nov 30, 2023
Million Dollar Lover: 2. A Lady Never Tells
Nov 23, 2023
Million Dollar Lover: 1. Stranger in Town
Nov 23, 2023
Introducing... Million Dollar Lover
Nov 17, 2023
The Immortals: 10. After the Dragon
Oct 02, 2023
The Immortals: 9. Nerd Rapture
Oct 02, 2023
The Immortals: 8. The Prophet
Sep 25, 2023
The Immortals: 7. Vitalik
Sep 25, 2023
The Immortals: 6. Longevity Escape Velocity
Sep 18, 2023
The Immortals: 5. The Trial
Sep 18, 2023
The Immortals: 4. The Hype Cycle
Sep 11, 2023
The Immortals: 3. The Plasma Clinic
Sep 11, 2023
The Immortals: 2. The Experiment
Sep 04, 2023
The Immortals: 1. Dracula
Sep 04, 2023
Introducing... The Immortals
Aug 29, 2023
Burning Sun: 6. The Reckoning
Jul 26, 2023
Burning Sun: 5. An Extreme Decision
Jul 24, 2023
Burning Sun: 4. Consent
Jul 17, 2023
Burning Sun: 3. The Nightclub
Jul 10, 2023
Burning Sun: 2. Kakao Talk
Jul 03, 2023
Burning Sun: 1. The Phone Call
Jun 26, 2023
Introducing... Burning Sun
Jun 20, 2023
Mayday: The Evidence Gatherers
Apr 07, 2021
Mayday: The Canister on the Bed
Nov 20, 2020
Mayday: 10. The Second Casualty
Nov 09, 2020
Mayday: 9. The Boiling Frog
Nov 09, 2020
Mayday: 8. Operation Magic Carpet
Nov 09, 2020
Mayday: 7. Managed Massacres
Nov 09, 2020
Mayday: 6. The One With Sean Penn
Nov 09, 2020
Mayday: 5. God Bless Syria
Nov 09, 2020
Mayday: 4. Hoax Producers
Nov 09, 2020
Mayday: 3. The Miracle Baby
Nov 09, 2020
Mayday: 2. The Pizza in the Suitcase
Nov 09, 2020
Mayday: 1. On the Ledge
Nov 09, 2020
Introducing... Mayday
Nov 03, 2020
Tunnel 29: 10. The Shoes
Oct 16, 2019
Tunnel 29: 9. The Signal
Oct 16, 2019
Tunnel 29: 8. The Messenger
Oct 16, 2019
Tunnel 29: 7. The Interrogation
Oct 16, 2019
Tunnel 29: 6. The Gun
Oct 16, 2019
Tunnel 29: 5. The Trap
Oct 16, 2019
Tunnel 29: 4. The Death Strip
Oct 16, 2019
Tunnel 29: 3. The Deal
Oct 16, 2019
Tunnel 29: 2. The Spy
Oct 16, 2019
Tunnel 29: 1. The Escape
Oct 16, 2019
Introducing... Tunnel 29
Oct 11, 2019
The Ratline: Stephen Fry meets Philippe Sands
Oct 15, 2018
The Ratline: 10. Persilschein
Oct 08, 2018
The Ratline: 9. The Lucids
Oct 08, 2018
The Ratline: 8. Nest of Spies
Oct 01, 2018
The Ratline: 7. The Nazi Bishop
Oct 01, 2018
The Ratline: 6. The Men Who Murdered Nazis
Sep 24, 2018
The Ratline: 5. La Forza del Destino
Sep 24, 2018
The Ratline: 4. Where's Otto?
Sep 21, 2018
The Ratline: 3. A Lot Going On in Lemberg
Sep 21, 2018
The Ratline: 2. Meet The Wachters
Sep 18, 2018
The Ratline: 1. Secrets in the Castle
Sep 18, 2018
Introducing... The Ratline
Aug 16, 2018
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 5
Mar 17, 2017
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 4
Mar 10, 2017
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 3
Mar 03, 2017
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 2
Feb 24, 2017
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 1
Feb 17, 2017
Introducing... Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel
Feb 15, 2017